Carl Nichols Jr. (Nick), 80, of Monroe, OH passed away at his home on

Monday, June 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was

born to parents Carl and Lessie Hollowell Nichols on August 10, 1940 in

Hamilton, OH.

Carl served proudly in the U.S. Navy reserves for two years and upon

graduation enlisted for active duty and was assigned to the ship USS

Shenandoah (AD-26) destroyer with honorable discharge. After returning

home from military service, he worked at Pepsi Co in Hamilton as a route

delivery driver. He later took a position at Armco Steel (AK) in 1965 where he

retired with 35 years of service on June 30, 2000. He had a knack for fixing

things and helping just about anyone who would ask.

Carl was married to Lila Soles Nichols on August 25, 1973. He is survived by

his wife of 48 years, Lila Soles Nichols, his sons Jeffrey Nichols, Robert Nichols

(Deana), Rick Krohn (Carol); grandchildren, Ashlynn Krohn, Chase Krohn,

Robert Nichols Jr, Joseph Nichols, Kyle Nichols and Jacob Nichols. He was

predeceased by his brother Orville Nichols.

Family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave.,

Hamilton, OH 45015 with brief service at 11:00am. Burial will take place

following the service at Rose Hill Burial Park with military honors. A

gathering to honor Carl's life will be held from 11:00am – 4:00pm at The

Blank Space, 220 S. 3 rd Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. A full lunch with assorted

drinks will be provided at 12:30pm.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family request donations in support of Butler

Co. Elder Care, American Kidney Fund or the animal shelter in Monroe, OH.

Online register book available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com